How to beat loneliness
Many people feel lonely at times. But there are things you can do to ease the feeling of isolation.
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Where is God?
In many ancient religions, mountaintops were thought to be the dwelling places of the gods, where sacred encounters might happen. One example of this is the encounter of Moses with God on a mountaintop when he received the ten commandments.
The media’s missing principles
The way the daily news is reported is not always to everyone’s liking. Media outlets are often accused of sensationalising a story, embellishing facts or ignoring a story at the expense of another. Anything to make a great story even greater!
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Let’s listen to Mary’s song
Mary set out quickly from Nazareth to a town in the hill country of Judah, to visit her older cousin, Elizabeth, who was pregnant with the child we know as John the Baptist. Mary is carrying her own child, Jesus. At the presence of Jesus and his mother, the child in Elizabeth’s womb leaps for joy!
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A quiet place
In many ancient religions, mountaintops were thought to be the dwelling places of the gods, where sacred encounters might happen. One example of this is the encounter of Moses with God on a mountaintop when he received the ten commandments.
A feast day close to our heart
Saint Alphonsus Liguori, whose feast day we celebrate this week, was a fine example of holiness and faithfulness to God. He is best remembered for his devotion to the Eucharist, prayerful life, and dedication to serving those in need.
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Looking after the land
The annual celebration of landcare in Australia will be held during the first week of August.
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World Youth Day in Lisbon
World Youth Day (WYD) is being held in Lisbon this week. As with past events, organisers are expecting tens of thousands of young Catholics to descend on Portugal to take part in the myriad of local community and mainstream events.
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Heaven is a pearl worth pursuing
Much like today, different gods and life philosophies were plentiful in the ancient Roman world. They were like different pearls, available for people to pick and choose which they liked and wanted to keep.
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A clear voice
The Catholic Church in Australia has made its position clear on the Voice to parliament and the presence of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Australian Constitution.